Why Your Car Needs Paint Protection Film
You love your car. You're proud of your car. You want your car to look the best it can. If all of this rings true, you need to invest in paint protection film.
The average new car is now worth almost $38,000. Depending on the make and model, you may have paid a lot more. You may pay even more than that for a used car, especially if you’re buying a pickup truck or a luxury vehicle.
The long and short of it is that a car is an investment. So, how do you make sure you’re protecting that investment? One of the best things you can do is get paint protection film, or PPF.
Why is PPF so important? This quick overview will help you understand all the benefits of adding this layer of protection to your ride.
PPF Protects Against Chips and Scratches
Paint protection film protects the paint job on your vehicle. It’s an adhesive layer of urethane that goes on over the paint itself. Once it’s there, it protects the paint from chips and scratches.
Instead of hitting the paint itself, debris like rocks and sticks hit the PPF layer. The paint underneath remains untouched. What’s more is that some PPF is even self-healing, which means it will recover from its encounter with the rock.
The end result is your paint job stays pristine.
PPF is usually applied to high-touch areas of the car as well, including near door handles. That can protect the paint from everyday wear-and-tear. There’s no need to worry about catching the door with your keys or someone scratching the paint with a ring when they open the door.
Paint Protection Film Prevents Fading
Another major advantage of adding PPF to a car is that it can protect your car paint from fading. You might know that leaving your car outside in the hot sun for days on end is bad news for your paint.
Just like UV rays can damage skin, they also damage paint. That can cause faded colors. As a result, your car won’t look nearly as new as it once did.
Like sunscreen, PPF provides a protective layer between those UV rays and your paint. The UV radiation bounces off your car, and your paint stays just as bright as ever. If car vibrance is important to you, then PPF is a must.
PPF Protects Against Chemical Agents
There’s nothing worse than coming back to your car and discovering a bird thought it looked like a good place to do its business. Even if you wash the car quickly, bird droppings can still do damage to your paint.
That’s because the droppings are often acidic, which can cause chemical reactions with your paint.
Bird droppings are far from the only chemical agents in the environment you need to worry about. Acid rain can also cause damage to your paint. So can water, especially if it bonds with the metal underneath your paint and oxidizes.
That causes rust, which can cause bubbles and chips in your paint too.
PPF can actually protect against these kinds of chemical dangers. Since it forms a protective layer over the paint, chemical agents have no way of getting at the paint itself. That makes it impossible for them to bond with the paint and cause damage.
As a result, your paint job stays looking its best for a lot longer.
It Makes Your Car Easier to Clean
Another advantage of PPF is that it’s easier to wash a car that has PPF on it. If you combine the paint protection film with a ceramic coating, it’s even easier.
That means your ride will look even better when you get it all polished up. You don’t need to worry about soap scum or water spots.
It’s Cheaper Than Repainting the Car
Another reason you’ll want to consider getting paint protection film for your car? It’s a lot more affordable than repainting the car every couple of years.
Unless you think you’re going to get sick of the color or your paint’s already in poor shape, adding PPF is usually the better choice. You can choose different levels of coverage. Even at the full-coverage level, though, the cost is usually less than painting the car over again.
PPF Increases the Value of Your Car
Last but not least, paint protection film can actually increase your car value. Vehicles with PPF on them tend to have higher resale values than those without.
If you’re planning to sell your car any time soon, then putting PPF on it could be a smart investment. You may be able to command a higher price when you do sell.
Even if you’re not planning to sell right away, PPF protects the paint. That keeps the car looking better, which means it’s in even better condition when you do decide to sell it.
The higher value may also be useful if you’re having your net worth assessed for any reason. An example might be getting credit. You might need to show the value of your assets, including your car, if you’re applying for a loan.
Having a car with higher value could be the difference between getting the loan and not getting it. It may allow you to qualify for a larger loan amount, especially if you’re using the car as collateral.
As much as PPF may look like an extra expense upfront, it can really pay off in the long run. When you combine it with other upgrades, like window tinting, you can maximize your car value.
Protect Your Ride the Right Way
There are so many great reasons to consider getting paint protection film for your car. Whether you plan to resell it or you want to drive it into the ground, PPF will protect your investment for the long term.
Ready to give your ride the protection it deserves? Get in touch with our expert team at Velocity Window Tinting. Their experience with PPF will help you keep your ride looking brand new even longer.
